James Madison Preparatory School

James Madison Preparatory School sits in TEMPE, Arizona, and is classified as a high school. The student body numbers 130 students, from grades 6 through 12. An average school in this group (high schools in Arizona) has about 631 students.

James Madison Preparatory School reports to James Madison Preparatory School (79063).

White students account for 62% of enrollment at James Madison Preparatory School. The remaining students are 25% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 3% Black. For comparison, Maricopa County is about 59% White. By the diversity index, James Madison Preparatory School comes in at 54%.

Census estimates describe Maricopa County this way: median household income is about $89,300, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 37% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. Federal data list 1,352 public schools in Maricopa County, with a combined enrollment of about 725,139.

Of nearby public schools, Fees College Preparatory Middle School is the closest, at about 0.2 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.

Under the NCES locale system, James Madison Preparatory School is City: Mid-size. NCES lists James Madison Preparatory School as a charter school.

James Madison Preparatory School had 180 students in 2020-21 and 130 in 2024-25, a 28% decrease.

The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.